The South American Cristiano Ronaldo on Manchester United's shopping list: talkSPORT Transfer Spotlight

Manchester United winger Nani could be on his way out of Old Trafford this summer, and Sir Alex Ferguson is wasting no time looking for his potential replacement. Young Porto star James Rodriguez has already been labelled the 'South American Cristiano Ronaldo' due to his incredible talent, so with Fergie ready to make a move, talkSPORT's transfer spotlight has all on United's next big import...

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Murmurs of a United move for Rodriguez surfaced earlier this year, after the talented youngster admitted he couldn't refuse should the opportunity arise. Interest has been renewed after it emerged that Nani may be forced out of Old Trafford in the summer, with his departure making room for the arrival of the Porto star. It could be costly though, Rodriguez has a release clause of 45 million Euros and four years left on his contract, and Bayern Munich and Juventus are both thought to be competing with United for his signature.

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1) Rodriguez started his career with Envigado FC in Columbia, but after only one year he had outgrown the side, moving to Club Atletico Banfield in Argentina. Rodriguez was an important part of Banfield's 2009 league win, the first in the club's history.

2) In 2010 Udinese agreed an initial deal with Rodriguez, but after interest from Juventus and Porto also surfaced, the Portuguese side came out on top, signing the player to a four year deal worth 5.1 million Euros.